A little planning will help you keep your kit light while still having everything you require for painting since there isn't an art supply store in Limoux. You will need to carry your gear as we tour villages and are out in the open. There will be times when we will take only sketch books but most likely you will want to throw your kit into the van so you will be ready to paint if the mood strikes.
In these posts you will find more detailed information and photos of brushes, my palette etc. Here are a few ideas to keep things simple and portable.
1. A rolling backpack works well to cart your equipment.
2. A light, small pack for days when you want just the essentials.
3. A small water flask for drinking or painting. There will be jugs available in the van but you will want to have a small container.
4. Watercolour paper. (more on this to follow)
5. A small piece of plexiglass cut to fit in your pack.
6. Brush caddy and brushes (more to follow)
7. Lightweight wooden board, cut to fit in your pack.
8. Clips or clothes pegs to stop your masterpieces from blowing away.
9. Palette (see below)
10. Sketch book(s) and marker.
11. Collapsible water container and small water-sprayer.
12. Pencil case with pencils, markers, sharpener, watercolour pencils if you wish to use them etc.
13. Paints in a sealed container. (list to follow)
14. Small sack or paint bag to use when travelling extra light. I have a very small backpack.
15. Tissue! Bring several packages (multi-purpose)... there may be times when there is no TP in the public toilettes. (Don't worry - once you get the hang of it you might actually enjoy the adventures that each new day brings!) Here is a bit of reading to bring you up to speed:
http://www.travellady.com/Issues/June05/1520atoilettimidtourists.htm
http://gofrance.about.com/od/travelplanning/ht/toilet.htm
16. Binoculars/bird watching book if you are into birding.
17. Paper towels and a terry-cloth hand towel. The cloth towel works well to sit on if you find yourself on a hillside or other natural perch.
18. Wet wipes.
19. How about your camera, extra memory cards and battery charger? There is so much to see and many photo-opportunities.
Note: most things go into your kit in zip-lock bags to protect the rest of your equipment and clothes.
No doubt there are more things you will want to add - a light rain jacket, snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent (you can purchase small individual wipes rather than bringing big heavy bottles), candy for the teacher...
If you can think of things that I have left off the list, please leave a comment.
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